Hermes 450 vs Heron
| Israeli medium-size MALE drone for surveillance and reconnaissance. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Elbit |
| First flight | 1 January 1994 |
| Year introduced | 1998 |
| Number produced | None units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Israeli MALE unmanned aerial vehicle, utilized globally since 1994 for reconnaissance, surveillance, and intelligence missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | IAI |
| First flight | 1 January 1994 |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number produced | None units |
| Average unit price | $9.5 million |
| Wingspan | 10.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 6.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 176 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 550 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 450 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 39 kW â—‰ |
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| Wingspan | 16.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 207 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,270 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Hermes 450 or Heron?
The Heron is faster with a maximum speed of 207 km/h compared to the Hermes 450's 176 km/h, a difference of 31 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 450 or Heron?
The Heron has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Hermes 450's 300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 450 or Heron?
The Heron has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the Hermes 450's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 450 or Heron?
The Heron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,270 kg compared to the Hermes 450's 550 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 450 or Heron?
The Heron is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Hermes 450's 6.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hermes 450 or Heron?
The Heron is more expensive at approximately $9.5 million per unit compared to the Hermes 450 at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 450 or Heron?
The Hermes 450 entered service first in 1998, 7 years before the Heron which entered service in 2005.